Question:
Which religion should I follow?
Joseph
2014-10-24 09:42:56 UTC
I believe that there is a God, but how do I know which religion is the true one to follow?
151 answers:
Anonymous
2014-10-24 10:42:46 UTC
The Bible encourages us to build faith in God, not by blindly believing religious assertions, but by using our “power of reason” and “mental perception.” (Romans 12:1; 1 John 5:20)



To follow the advice above, you need to do adequate research to find the religion you want to follow. If you have a belief in the Bible, you're going to want to go with a Christian religion. Now, the Christian religion has thousands of denominations that can be really hard to sort through.



So what you're going to want to do is find a religion that best matches up what the Bible says with their belief system. This means that your research is going to have to be directly from the Bible, and the religion you're looking into - no in between sources. So - take your Bible, and write down a few questions you'd like answered. Then, find the websites of the religions you're going to look into, and compare the answers they give - if they have any - with the questions you have. Avoid religions that say: "That's for God to understand and us to find out", or other garbage answers. Virtually everything in the Bible is understandable and explainable. The religious leaders who tell you that it isn't understandable have probably not read or researched the Bible.



Personally, I have chosen to believe that Jehovah's Witnesses have the best grasp on the Bible. I'm not saying that that's what you should believe - as I said, you need to do your own research, and come to your own conclusions.



For ease of access, here's a link to a page that answers very common questions with the Bible - so it's one site you can compare your questions with other religions if that's what you choose to do.



Some of the questions here include:

- What Are the Keys to Understanding the Bible?

- Does God Have a Name?

- Is God to Blame for Our Suffering?

- Will God Help Me if I Pray?

- Why Do People Die?

- What Happens When You Die?

- What Does the Bible Say About the Origins of Halloween?

- Can the Bible Help Me if I’m Depressed?

- Can the Bible Help Me to Have a Happy Family?

- Why Is Jesus Called God’s Son?

... And more



Here's the link: http://www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/questions/



I hope that you find what you're looking for! It's always nice to hear that people are still religious nowadays. It's becoming a very rare quality, but it's still such an important part of life.



All the best
Yellow Canary
2014-10-24 15:33:44 UTC
Only the Bible can answer that question, so let me give you some Scriptures. Jesus started one true Christian religion. So today there must be just one body, or group, of true worshippers of Jehovah God. John 4:23 Nevertheless, the hour is coming and it is now, when the true worshippers will worship the Father with spirit and truth, for indeed, the Father is looking for ones like these to worship him.

Jesus said that only a few people are on the narrow road to life.--Matthew 7:13 and 14

The Bible foretold that after the death of the apostles, wrong teachings and unchristian practices would slowly come into the Christian congregation. Matthew 7:15 "Be on the watch for the false prophets who come to you in sheep's covering, but inside they are ravenous wolves."

The most outstanding mark of true Christians is that they have real love among themselves. John 13:34 and 35

True Christians never give their own opinions, but allow the Bible to talk for them, thus making the Bible come alive. Hebrews 4:12 says:"For the word of God is alive and exerts power and is sharper than any twe-edged sword and pierces even to the dividing of soul and spirit, and of joints and the marrow, and is able to discern thoughts and intentions of the heart."

The true religion must also honor God's name. Matthew 6:9

God's name was prophesied to be known earthwide. Acts 15:14 which says: Sym'e-on has related thoroughly how God for the first time turned his attention to the nations to take out of them a people for his name. Jehovah's Witnesses are now in more than 240 lands earth-wide bearing God's name to others.

Jesus preached the good news about God's Kingdom and taught his followers to do the same. The good news about God's Kingdom is being preached earth-wide and hundreds of thousands are studying the Bible free, allowing the truth to take over their lives. They have become "no part of the world" just as Jesus was "no part of the world". John 17:16

If a religion teaches that God is a trinity, it is false. If a religion teaches that Jesus is God, it is false. If a religion teaches that all good people go to heaven, it is false. If a religion teaches that wicked people go to hell to be burned, it is false.

Learn the truth about all false teachings at www.jw.org. Believe the Bible when it tells you that "the truth will set you free."
Smartassawhip
2014-10-25 19:45:47 UTC
I was a Protestant until I was 27 y/o and became Catholic. There were many reasons but the main reason was I was in a Catholic Church at a friends invitation. I was not going to go up for Communion because one of the rules of the Catholic Church is that only Catholics can take Communion. While I sat in the pew. Jesus said to me 3 times, "Al, would you refuse me?" This freaked me out but after the 3rd time I knew it was Jesus telling me this and I could not refuse Him.



No matter what the Protestants say, the official teachings of the Catholic Church are the most in agreement with the Bible than any other Church. I have found through study and revelation from God that the Bible in the original languages it was written in is true. I consider myself a Bible believing Christian that is a member of the Catholic Church. For me the Bible comers first. If any teaching of any church agrees with the Bible then I accept it, if not, I don't.



There is no Church or religion that does not have some error in it. In the 1960's I lived in a Jnana Yoga Ashram for 2 years and that was almost perfect except for one thing. Even the highest Hindu teachings do not include how much God loves us. I also lived in a Zen Buddhist temple for 1 year. There was some good things about that but it was very incomplete and also did not teach about how great God's love is for us. I studied the main scriptures of Taoism, "The Dao De Jing" by Lao Tsu and lived them for many years but found they lead to pacifism.



If a person read the Gospels and took Jesus instructions literally and tried to put them into practice they would be doing all of the 4 great Hindu Yogas all at the same time and would quickly attain the experience of Union with God, which is called Heaven, The Kingdom of God, Nirvana, Samadhi, and the realization of the True Self. The goals of Spiritual practice include greater moral behavior and greater love for our fellow man but the ultimate goal of Spiritual Practice is to experience in our Spirit, not our mind, complete Union with God. That is why God created us.
fixerken
2014-10-25 11:48:05 UTC
Please do not take opinions of others to choose a faith that can depend on your forever, John 17:3 say "This means everlasting life the "taking in knowledge of you the only true God and the one you sent forth!

2 Timothy 4:3-4 says there will be false teachers that will tickle the ears of non believers and 2 Corinthians 4:4 shows us Satan can blind a persons mind where they can't see the truth!

Know what the Bible says then choose what you will believe, false religion is call the mother of harlots an empire Babylon the Great and at Rev 18:4 all are warned to "get out" of her or share in her destruction! There are those that answered your question that are part of false religion, this is why it is so important you research! Download free of charge "What Does the Bible Really Teach?" at jw.org, research the Bible for truth and it will be revealed to you (1 Corinthians 3:6). Don't take opinion of others on matters that can mean your life.

Another site you can watch is www.tv.jw.org, this site is a continuous broadcast of Bible truths, life as we know it will soon come to an end, what is in all of our future is God's Kingdom(Dan 2:44), this Kingdom is being proclaimed door to door(Matt 24:14; 2 Timothy 4:2).

If you have any question that concern the Bible you can always email me for any scriptural truth that comes directly from the Bible?

We have to search for truth it's not revealed by some vision, God speaks by means of his written word the Bible!

Whatever way you go make sure it's what the Bible says and not a belief adulterated by pagan beliefs like idol worship, immortal soul, creature worship, traditions of men or false stories(2 Timothy 4:3-4)!
Raja
2014-10-26 04:20:17 UTC
Why must you become a slave to a religion? I have gone to Christian churches and Hindu temples. I have read Bible, Mahabarath, Ramayana and few other religious books. I am interested to know what others say. All religions are saying about living ways in this world. They insist moral and discipline. You can maintain this moral and discipline without going to churches and temples.



God never bothers who believe Him. God cannot watch each and every human being at the same time. That's why He had created the spirits to watch, guide and determine the destiny of the human beings from their daily activities, talks and thoughts too. Your past determines your present and your present determines your future. God has given freewill to all creatures including human beings. According to this, all human beings have all right to live a life as they wish. But if it happens to be bad and hurts someone, they have to face the consequences. It's a natural system. After death no one lives in any form. Heaven and hell are only for spirits. Spirits are separate elements. A human being is not a single spirit. All knowledge, skills, feelings, emotions, interests and everything are spirits or invisible elements. Even thoughts are not your own. When you want to take a decision on a subject, one after another the spirits think and you just listen, choose or reject the ideas which they transmit to your mind through your brain in the form of thoughts. A human being is just a robot made of flesh, bones, tissues etc., and a toy of the spirits for their games.
Ebonylee
2014-10-27 05:30:24 UTC
That's just it, relgion is entirely subjective and although most of Australia ( more than 60%) are Christians and we adopt many Christian holidays in our society, this does not nessecarily mean it's the right religion for you. If you believe there's a god, what other questions can you ask yourself? What morals do you have in regards to sexual ethics, bio ethics and enivronmental ethics as often these form the basis of many religions. What extent are you willing to follow this religion? I think one of the main things to understand is that religion is a massive 'thing' in the world so to speak, its both a pleasure and a pain to many in our society and are you joining a religion because you genuinely have a desire or belief in 'god' or because you are being influenced by our religious society. Maybe consider some new age religions depending on how much of a modernist you are. I'm personally not religious to the extent that i follow a particular religious tradition, however i do still believe in a higher power but I'm merely saying this does not mean you have to be religious. Some things just are.



But in direct answer, I've always found Buddism to be more of a relaxed and kind religion.
Johnny
2014-10-24 13:30:42 UTC
I agree with Alia. There are so many Religions that 'Claim' to be 'Christian' but they completely ignore what God's Son Christ Jesus taught.



He said these things.......



(John 13:35) By this all will know that You are my disciples, if You have LOVE among yourselves.”



(Matthew 5:44) However, I say to You: Continue to LOVE YOUR ENEMIES and to pray for those persecuting You;



Why did Catholics kill Catholics, and Protestants killed Protestants in World Wars 1 & 2 just because they were from a different country and on the other side of the battle line? Were they applying the words of Christ Jesus about Loving ones enemies? Hardly.



And it still happens today. People of various Religions are even killing in the name of their Religion. In Myanmar Buddhists monks and their followers are killing Muslims, in the middle-east Shia Muslims are killing Sunni Muslims and vice versa, in Northern Ireland Protestants and Catholics are killing each other.



Jehovah's Witnesses never have and never will fight and kill another person in any war. We believe the words of God's Son Christ Jesus in the Scriptures mentioned above. True Christians are always Loving and Peaceful. And if everyone obeyed the law like Jehovah's Witnesses do we'd live in a much better world.



People will tell you lies about us so please visit jw.org and see for yourself and click on the links that Alia gave above. Also enjoy a conversation with Jehovah's Witnesses when they come to your neighborhood.



This will answer any Bible question you may have. Please look up these scriptures in your own Bible. It shows what the Bible Really teaches.......



http://www.jw.org/en/publications/books/bible-teach/



Thanks and have a great day.
king_davis13
2014-10-24 14:23:13 UTC
Believe in the one that has undeniable proof and has a history of never committing horrible acts against humanity. Whoops there is no religion like that. Learning to live with the reality that you are responsible for your own actions can be a very enlightening experience. Being a good person and treating others with kindness and respect will help you fill any spiritual void you may feel. Hope this helps.
?
2014-10-24 20:02:01 UTC
The greatest need for all of us is eternal security and no religion can give us that. Soul Salvation can only come when we realize we are sinners. We make a conscious decision to turn from our sins (Repent) and by Faith commit our lives to the Lordship of Jesus Christ. If we do this we have an all knowing God who knows if our commitment was sincere and if it was we have His promise that we are saved for all eternity. If you get this settled then you will be in a position to choose a Christian denomination. Be sure it is centered on Jesus Christ and that He is able to keep that which is commited to Him. Once you are truly Saved you can never loose it. If you have trusted Jesus Christ you are a Christian and the God of creation gives no other means of Salvation. God bless
d00ney
2014-10-26 16:19:31 UTC
What you want is the truth. You want to believe the truth and not a lie.

Of course every religion is going to claim they have the truth, and by following one I am condemned to eternal damnation by another.



Of course every religion has the proof why it is true otherwise there would be no adherants - unless, and some would hold this, that all who have a faith are ridiculously stupid. (how is that for tautalogy)



Islam claims to be derived from the oldest monastic religion, and what we have in the recitiation is a copy of the book in heaven.



As for Judaism, their religion goes back to the times of the Medes and Persians. They claim to be God's people.



Now it could be argued that along came the Christians and said the they are the true representatives of God, but they got corrputed and up comes Islam the first of the Quranic faiths. The the Sikhs realised there was not final day of judgement, and lately you have the bahai faith.



As far as I understand it, if you try and satisfy your own mind. If you are applying eathly reasoning to spiritual matters the greater the chance of coming up with the wrong answer.



New International Version

There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death.

Proverbs 14:12



I know of no other person than Jesus who claims to be the way

I know of no person other than Jesus who claims to be the truth

none other than Jesus claims to be the life



Others may claim to have the truth - have the way -have the life - But Jesus is.



For being King of the Jews he was crucified for treason despite the Sanhedrins insistance that he was only a pretender, and he was condemned to death for blashpemy for claiming to be the Som of the Most High



To be true to God you have to be true to yourself, and to be true to yourself you have to see yourself as God sees you. What religion does is that it defines God and in defining God also defines you. it also tends to make God safe and perhaps even palatable.



The great sumbling block is that of the crucifixion, by the by the JW torture steak is probably more historically accurate. In any case he was lifted up. He was cursed.



If God had not raised him, there would be no reason to believe in Jesus.



Niv Acts 17

29“Therefore since we are God’s offspring, we should not think that the divine being is like gold or silver or stone—an image made by human design and skill. 30In the past God overlooked such ignorance, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent. 31For he has set a day when he will judge the world with justice by the man he has appointed. He has given proof of this to everyone by raising him from the dead.”



To be a Christian you have to aknowledge you status before God, the One the True the Holy God, You have to believe that God sent his Christ to save you from your sins by dying on the cross. You have to believe that God rasied him from the dead.



And if you can put your trust in Christ then you can say as Paul said

when he wrote to the Galations, 'the Son of God who loved me, and gave himself for me'



So how are you going to define God. God is Holy. That God is good. That can be hard to swallow. From time immemorial to the very present men have been demanding of him why are you allowing this - why do the innocent suffer and the evil prosper?



Much easier to believe there is no God beleif in a Holy God demands your whole life and your whole being. The early Christians men like the apostles did not talk about their God or their religion it was the God whose I am and whom I serve. But the God they served was Love, Holy Love and the word had for it was Agape
shawn
2014-10-24 12:50:23 UTC
You answered your own question. None. Jesus was not religious. He followed the Scriptures and told His followers to follow Him. Not a religion. Not a church. Upon this rock I will build my church. Peter was the rock. Peter was people. So where ever two or more may gather I am there. If Peter was the cornerstone of Jesus' church, and Peter is a person then people are the church.
2014-10-24 21:21:13 UTC
Many of the more sincere people here have suggested studying the bible or finding what churches beliefs match yours. Studying is important to avoid the faiths which are completely bogus but there are many faiths that can "prove" they are true through certain scriptural aspects. Every faith tries to mimic what Christ taught, but if the true church could be found merely through intense study, you would think the faiths would have come together after 2,000 years of study. Instead there are more and more. This is because every church gets to decide what to take literally and what to count as symbolic. Then there are faiths just out for their own gain, not yours who will twist the scriptures even more.



The most profound scripture in the New Testament is Matthew 16:16-17. Peter proclaims he knows that Christ is the son of God. How does he know it? It isn't simply because he followed Jesus around and listened to him. Christ says that his Father revealed it unto him. Peter learned the truth by personal revelation from God the Father. Did the father appear unto Peter directly? It doesn't say only that it was revealed to Peter from God.



Christ promised to send the Holy Ghost, which proceedeth from the Father, after Christ ascended to heaven in John 15: 26 and that this spirit of truth would testify of Christ. It doesn't just Testify of Christ. It is the comforter and spirit of truth. If you read the stories in Acts you will read about people who were pricked in their heart after hearing truth and asked what they should do. In all these stories, there was not years of study, but the spirit which touched their hearts when truth was spoken.



My advice is read the new testament, not for each little thing the perfect church must have as there are many interpretations, but read it to learn how other people found the truth. Then learn to recognize the spirit of truth when it touches you. As it says in 1 Corinthians 2:11 ...The things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God. It was upon this rock of revelation that Christ built his church. In Galatians 5:22 we are given the feelings that come from the Spirit of God. "the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law." No evil spirit can make you feel this way. When you find the truth, you will feel, joy, peace, love. It overwhelmes me at times to feel such incredible peace while living in a world of contention and chaos. Good luck in your journey.
?
2014-10-25 17:59:52 UTC
I'd recommend staying away from any religion, especially those that will restrict what you can do to learn about them using whatever sources you can find. This puts the Jehovah's Witnesses at the top of the list. They destroy families because if you are baptized and decide to leave you will be shunned, even by your own family.
?
2014-10-25 05:03:18 UTC
No one can tell you which religion to follow what you have to do is learn the truth about God whose name is Jehovah according to Psalms 83:18 in any Bible of old because religious leader have taken God's name out of the Bible. I would strongly encourage you to go to www.jw.org and explore the site some and see the truths the Bible speaks of. You can request to have your own personal Bible study in home at no charge at your convenience at your time. If you have any direct questions you want answer now you can email me at goobers50@yahoo.com
?
2014-10-24 10:22:10 UTC
get yourself prepared and fast and pray that God will give you an answer. when "i" prayed, i fasted and went without sleep and within 3 days, i was visited by an invisible spirit. i believe was the spirit of revelation. i was told which church to join, i wrote the questions down on 3x5 cards and when the spirit returned, i found the answers on the back. the answer to the true church was long and filled two lines on the cards. i ripped them up and burned half of them. One has to know that all churches are "wrong" according to the testimony of Joseph Smith Jr. some may have good people and real intent, but NONE of them are free from the apostasy that has been prophesied since the first century and before. this Joseph smith jr was only 14 when he asked. some think he was close to 15. and when he went to pray and ask of God, two personages appeared to him. and Jesus, said with his own lips, do not join any of them... they are all "wrong". (i.e. of course the whole quote is not mentioned here.) go to LDS church history or go to Mormon channel and listen to the Joseph smith papers. to find out more.

http://classic.scriptures.lds.org/en/js_h

http://josephsmithpapers.org/
janaji63
2014-10-24 09:48:14 UTC
Do not follow ANY religion. Follow God !! You do not need a religion label in order to follow the Lord & worship Him. Read your bible & pray to Him for guidance.
Doug Freyburger
2014-10-27 14:08:07 UTC
Consider the Golden Rule - Treat others the way you want to be treated. Now consider that a few religions teach that other faiths are wrong. Mix the two together and my starting point is to avoid religions that teach that other faiths are wrong.



That leaves nearly the entire world of religions outside of the JCI family and some within it. Study a dozen, then make your choice. Study fewer and your choice is based on too much ignorance.
harpertara
2014-10-24 10:56:58 UTC
No one religion is 'true' except to its own believers. Try checking out www.beliefnet.com to take a quiz that might help you match what you believe with what religions are out there.
?
2014-10-24 12:57:58 UTC
None of them are true. Believe in God, not religion.
Umarani
2016-03-02 09:54:24 UTC
Only the Bible can answer that question, so let me give you some Scriptures. Jesus started one true Christian religion. So today there must be just one body, or group, of true worshippers of Jehovah God. John 4:23 Nevertheless, the hour is coming and it is now, when the true worshippers will worship the Father with spirit and truth, for indeed, the Father is looking for ones like these to worship him.
Robin
2014-10-25 22:14:38 UTC
Study all the religions first not just the Christian faith. I did this when I was in your shoes. I was raised a Baptist but when I was older, I questioned and found that religion not fulfilling my spiritual needs . So i hit the books and i questioned with respect practitioners of other faiths. I felt the Divine in Unitarian Universalism. I wish you luck on your journey.
pugjw9896
2014-10-27 17:52:50 UTC
Follow the religion that is properly obedient to what Jesus taught.

1. Copy Jesus like Paul did.

(1 Corinthians 11:1) Become imitators of me, just as I am of Christ.

Jesus preached the Kingdom...

(Luke 4:43) But he said to them: “I must also declare the good news of the Kingdom of God to other cities, because for this I was sent.”

How?

(Acts 20:20) while I did not hold back from telling you any of the things that were profitable nor from teaching you publicly and from house to house.

WHO does this...? Only one worldwide group...out of all nations and languages...now numbering 8 million.

Small by world standards but obedient.

jw.org
2014-10-25 01:18:36 UTC
None of them are true. Believe in God, not religion.
robert p
2014-10-25 20:17:31 UTC
John

Romans 10

Eph 2:8-9









Read and study the bible. Pray to Jesus. Seek the only God found in the bible.
?
2014-10-24 13:45:52 UTC
The true religion who has the marks of true Christianity.



Jesus started one true religion. So today there must be one group, of true worshipers of Jehovah God.
2014-10-25 15:15:53 UTC
This section of web site is obviously a Jehovah Witness 'fishing pond'.

Yahweh has as much relevance as Jehovah for our God's name; "Church of God" is a Biblically named bona fide church: check it out. To answer your question: Suggest you contact United Church of God. I'm NOT member; they offer, I believe, Biblically sound, study guides, CD's Bible Study course, have 'Beyond Today' on TV, invite church attendance and do visit: NO Charge! Theyre an alternative to Jehohah's Witnesses so active hereon.The bottom line: it'll come down to prayer, study + some fasting. Remember, JW's have history of failed prophecies regarding Christ's return and say that He'll return invisibly CONTRARY to Bible description of His return.
?
2014-10-24 09:44:18 UTC
By learning everything you can. You might notice after a while that the idea of "god" becomes irrelevant, but don't worry about that. Just keep learning about reality and you'll find something far more beautiful and intellectually satisfying than "god".
Bill
2014-10-24 09:44:19 UTC
None of them are true. Believe in God, not religion.
?
2014-10-25 10:11:26 UTC
Follow in Hindu
2014-10-27 03:45:23 UTC
First of all, don't trust what people will say here, everyone will tell you come to my religion, and atheists will say stay off religion. Wikipedia articles are good neutral sources to learning about religions and deciding yourself which one makes sense
2014-10-25 06:32:25 UTC
Follow in Hindu
?
2014-10-24 11:15:26 UTC
You don't need to follow any religion to be a spiritual person.
Basheer
2014-10-26 21:11:44 UTC
You are a believer in God. The belief should be based on logic. The God is the Creator of the Universe. A creation cannot become God. Idols are creations of people. Sun, Moon and the stars are also creations of God. The fire, serpents etc. which are creations of God cannot become God. Jesus is also a creation of God. He cannot be God just because he was born through Virgin Mary. The God should be Omnipotent, Compassionate, Merciful................



Islam is the best religion believing in only one God Almighty, Omnipotent, Absolute, Merciful ....

1 Say: He is Allah, the One and Only;



2 Allah, the Eternal, Absolute;



3 He begetteth not, nor is He begotten;



4 And there is none like unto Him.
?
2014-10-26 15:22:58 UTC
God has never commanded us to follow religion, but to turn from sin and trust in Jesus Christ, not religion.
Billy
2014-10-26 20:33:18 UTC
Is it written that dire things will happen to you if you don’t follow a certain faith ? you can be just as close to God sitting on a hillside under a tree. IF there was one true faith there would no wars fought over religion.
ziffer
2014-10-28 03:53:54 UTC
Never follow religion it is not God's way. Instead read the Bible and follow the laws, statues commandments and holy days. That is all God requires, he does not want his people involved in religion.
samantha
2014-10-27 22:25:56 UTC
Here is the question to ask. What will I answer when I die and am asked why I

should be allowed to enter God's heaven for all of eternity. The answer you give

is very important...and the one to decide now....later will be too late.



It is not about "religion". It is about God's Son Who came to earth just so He could

take your place and die for your sin, so that you could be saved. If you had been the

only one here, He would still have come just for you. It is His free gift that all you have

to do is say "Yes, I need Jesus to be my Savior"...come into my life, forgive all my sin,

...I want to live for you, because of what You, Jesus did for me". John 3:16 & 17...

and John 14:6...read it for yourselft in God's Word. It is so easy, a child can find Him...

and then find a church to fellowship with that believes He died for you.
Jonathan
2014-10-24 20:34:41 UTC
The great thing about religion is, that it doesn't matter which one you belong to. They all say the same thing pretty much, but why believe in deities?
?
2014-10-27 20:21:21 UTC
Yeah. We can't share believe for its such a personal thing. But we can share thoughts and learn new perspectives from each other to become more rich in heart and mind. People speak different languages but that doesn't mean they spaek about different things.
?
2014-10-25 17:50:17 UTC
Islam
Daniel
2014-10-24 09:47:52 UTC
Religions are man-made. Jesus is the truth and the only way to the Father. You don't need religion to get closer to God and to have a relationship with him.
2014-10-25 13:09:12 UTC
Islam
Jon
2014-10-27 14:01:13 UTC
Start out by being a non theist. Read more on non duality. Religions don't want you to doubt because they have poor logic to start with. JWs,LDS, even the Nazis all started out thinking they where the chosen of God.

Make sure to understand your self first before seeking the cause of all existence.
?
2014-10-24 13:49:54 UTC
Because you do not know, any religion but Christianity will align you with a large friendly group of your taste.
2014-10-24 11:47:13 UTC
First of all; Pray for the gift of discernment, Test the Spirits of that Church and carefully listen to what they teach and what they believe about Jesus Christ (for there are many false prophets in this world), And of course (Love for each other as brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus).
2014-10-24 10:06:34 UTC
Listen to Jehovah's Witnesses. They can back up their evidence at least. The others can't.
?
2014-10-27 19:54:11 UTC
Dont follow any religion, follow wha the Bible says.

Dont follow people that say "follow me because bible says this and that"



If you read the Bible daily and ask God for understanding of his word (Bible is his word so he is the only one who can explain it to you better then anyone else) you will know what church to to go.
2014-10-24 09:46:07 UTC
Join my church. We believe a great space whale shot the entire universe out of his all mighty blowhole.



It is called the Interstellar Church of Lord Orcafaestro.
2014-10-25 03:09:33 UTC
The truth is all religions are false
2014-10-24 09:47:10 UTC
Zombies are people who receive 666 and go into UFO to be healed by demons.

In 1982, 3000 people in America received mark of the beast.

Normal people can't swallow 666ed food ( http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AdZAPEnhv9w/R4VDXkc27zI/AAAAAAAAAAk/NGaZoIzHGn8/s1600-h/green+pig ).



Only marked (aka "damned") people ( http://ia.media-imdb.com/images/M/MV5BMjA3NzI1ODc1MV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwMzI5NjQwNg@@._V1_SY317_CR6,0,214,317_.jpg ) can swallow 666ed food.



Don't go into a UFO to be healed by demons.



666 is given by isotope rays on wrist or forehead when people stretch hands to receive small plastic grey card (world passport).



Police will microchip and isotope ray people on highways. Food stores will isotope ray people too. Antichrist (flying pale gloved man with red eyes http://www.fanpop.com/clubs/billy-the-puppet/images/21516626/title/billy-photo ) will also release prisoners to mark people.



Reject 666 at all cost. If you're about to be marked, scream: "Lord, have mercy!" three times.

Go hide with Orthodox Christians to escape 666.



Birds participate in time creation. It's a sin to kill birds.

Dinosaurs live under our level. They will get out through sinkholes and lakes. To kill them, go for their nerves. So, save the birds, but kill the dinosaurs.

http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2012/251/9/0/another_in_soviet_russia_joke____by_innocentlittlewolf-d5e0wnf.jpg



According to Russian Orthodox Christian Vyatcheslav Krasheninnikov, first dinosaur will come out of Volga River in Russia.

http://theorthodoxchurch.info/blog/ocrc/2009/06/the-orthodox-bible/
?
2014-10-30 20:00:52 UTC
Islam
2014-10-24 09:48:41 UTC
This is not a decision anyone can make for you. As a Christian, I believe It is the only way to go.
?
2014-10-24 22:39:45 UTC
The truth is all religions are false
Diogenes
2014-10-24 09:59:27 UTC
Pick any religion you like. They're all equally false.
?
2014-10-25 05:58:48 UTC
believing in the Holy Trinity
?
2014-10-24 09:44:31 UTC
The truth is all religions are false
Your Word is a light to my roadway
2014-10-24 09:51:04 UTC
By their fruitage, works. A rotten tree cannot produce good fruit nor can a good tree produce rotten fruit, so by their fruits you will know them. Be no part of the world.
Chiudiamo Yahoo Answer
2014-10-26 07:00:20 UTC
Just be good.
2014-10-26 06:25:31 UTC
Non.e
2014-10-26 05:22:51 UTC
Pravoslavna
?
2014-10-26 04:58:43 UTC
What makes you think there is one true religion or that God and religion are compatible? Study every religion man has created and you'll soon discover one common element. In every one of them man must do something to gain Heaven, Nirvana, Shangri La, a higher realm, self actualization, etc. Man does all the work and receives all the glory.



Only in Christianity does God do all the work simply because man is not capable. The Bible says no man is righteous, that we're all sinners and fall short of God's glory (Romans 3:10, 23). No sinner can enter heaven because God's eyes are so pure He can't even look at sin (Habakkuk 1:13).



Spending eternity in Hell is not the penalty for our sins, it’s the consequence of being unable to pay the penalty. The penalty for our sins is the life of a sinless man, the righteous for the unrighteous (1 Peter 3:18). None of us is sinless so none of us is qualified to pay the penalty. Not for ourselves or anyone else.



Jesus agreed to pay the penalty for us, as long as we agreed to let Him. Because He was sinless, He was qualified to do so. As soon as He gave His life for us we were free. The penalty had been paid, and we were able to avoid the consequences of being unable to pay.



So Christianity is not a religion to be followed or a social order to be lived. It's not about tenets and practices. It’s not a set of laws to be obeyed, or a creed to be accepted.



Being a Christian means completely identifying yourself with the person of Jesus Christ; not following an organized religion or observing certain holidays or rituals. It means that Jesus means more to your heart than any person or institution on earth. It's a love story written in blood on a cross of wood. All you have to do is believe it.



In order to be saved, you have to believe you’re a sinner unable to save yourself (Romans 3:23). You have to believe Jesus died for all the sins of your life to purchase your forgiveness (Colossians 2:13-14). You have to believe that God raised Him from the dead (Romans 10:9), and you have ask Him to be your Savior and believe by faith that He will agree (Matthew 7:7-8). Paul summed all this up in 1 Corinthians 15:1-4.



Once saved, the responsibility for keeping us saved rests with the Lord, not us (2 Corinthians 1:21-22). Scripture says no one can take us out of his hands (John 10:27-30), or separate us from Him (Romans 8:38-39), and that He’ll never lose even one of us (John 6:39). We are God's children (John 1:12) and His heirs (Romans 8:17). Our inheritance is guaranteed (Ephesians 1:13-14). We can address Him by His most intimate name (Romans 8:15) and come into His presence with freedom and confidence (Ephes. 3:12). These promises are so all inclusive that it’s clear, once we’re saved there’s nothing we can do to break our union with God.



Listen to this and you'll fully understand: http://gracethrufaith.com/free/mp3/mp3-the-incomparable-riches-of-his-grace/
2014-10-26 01:36:22 UTC
I follow the religion of my ancestors so I am a Jew. I was raised a Christian but I wanted to learn more about G-d and I have.
?
2014-10-25 22:54:22 UTC
Islam. Sincere repentance of sin is like those who committed NONE.
2014-10-25 17:51:20 UTC
believing in the Holy Trinity
Sky Is The Limit.
2014-10-25 17:48:39 UTC
Islam , And this is why:Islamic Civilisation.Richard Bulliet



It ruled Spain for 400 to 600 years without wars in between.

According to the Professor and Historian, Richard Bulliet, Islam was the only Civilisation which ruled wider and longer,by Divine Revelation, then any other civilisation in the history of mankind..

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Some FACTS which are twisted and or ignored by the mainstream media:

1)Muslims are not allowed to kill any innocent human being.

2)Jihad means to strive or to struggle, NOT "holy war".

3)Muslims can only fight/kill (as a last resort) in self-defense in order to protect themselves or their nation, NOT on purpose.

4)In Islam, killing an innocent human being is a major sin, NOT a good deed.

5)Muslims cannot take part in war, unless an opposing side initiates it.

6)While in war, we cannot kill any women, children or old men.

7)While in war, if an opponent wants peace, then we should stop fighting him and take him to a place of security/safety.

8)We are not allowed to force anyone to accept Islam.

9)Islam means,"submission to the will of Almighty God". And there is not a single verse in the Quran or in the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (saw) that goes against humanity as a whole. So the moment a "Muslim" does something inhuman, he is going against the Quran and Islam. So DONT blame Islam!

10)Islam is the religion of peace.

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The brief description of George Bernard Shaw about the Islamic civilization in his Book "The Genuine Islam Vol. 1, No. 8, 1936" contains the elements that distinguish Islamic Civilization..



"If any religion had the chance of ruling over England, nay Europe within the next hundred years, it could be Islam."



"I have always held the religion of Muhammad in high estimation because of its wonderful vitality. It is the only religion which appears to me to possess that assimilating capacity to the changing phase of existence which can make itself appeal to every age. I have studied him - the wonderful man and in my opinion far from being an anti-Christ, he must be called the Savior of Humanity."



"I believe that if a man like him were to assume the dictatorship of the modern world he would succeed in solving its problems in a way that would bring it the much needed peace and happiness: I have prophesied about the faith of Muhammad that it would be acceptable to the Europe of tomorrow as it is beginning to be acceptable to the Europe of today."



The opinion of H.G. Wells and Dr. William Draper in 'History of Intellectual Development of Europe'



H.G. Wells : "The Islamic teachings have left great traditions for equitable and gentle dealings and behavior, and inspire people with nobility and tolerance. These are human teachings of the highest order and at the same time practicable. These teachings brought into existence a society in which hard-heartedness and collective oppression and injustice were the least as compared with all other societies preceding it....Islam is replete with gentleness, courtesy, and fraternity."



Dr. William Draper : "During the period of the Caliphs the learned men of the Christians and the Jews were not only held in great esteem but were appointed to posts of great responsibility, and were promoted to the high ranking job in the government....He (Caliph Haroon Rasheed) never considered to which country a learned person belonged nor his faith and belief, but only his excellence in the field of learning."
Truth
2014-10-25 15:09:43 UTC
Tell God you will follow His truth if He shows it to you.
MiniMe
2014-10-25 14:33:20 UTC
Why don't you ask God?



Do your part: search different churches, different texts, and then ask.
2014-10-25 12:28:40 UTC
Religion is nothing to do with god.

Religions were invented by the human race.
Big Boy
2014-10-25 07:51:30 UTC
Wow, what an 'interesting' bunch of answers here. I agree with some of them. But consider this..................................................................



So many here are shouting 'believe in the Lord' but they don't do what the Lord taught. For example...............................................................



I see that there are Catholics, Protestants, and ones who call them selves 'Saints' (Mormons) on here. All three that I just mentioned go to war and kill others who wave a different flag, even people of their own Religion. There is nothing Christian or 'Saintly' about their behavior. Even the Buddhists who pretend to be peaceful kill people who have different Religious beliefs. Not cool.



Most Religions (but not all) are false, but I have given thumbs up to some of these who seem truly sincere and seem to base their beliefs

on the Bible. Lets face it, it's all about Love and without that we would live in a pretty messed up world. If you're going to go with a Religion please examine the Scriptures in the Bible first and make sure you get with people who are Loving and Kind and Trustworthy. This world could sure use more of that.



Thanks and be cool.
2014-10-25 02:30:52 UTC
At first you should study many religions then choose one off them

I`m Shia and can guide you to true source about Shiite

al-islam.org
2014-10-26 14:42:25 UTC
Christian
?
2014-10-26 13:41:44 UTC
Study them and choose the one you see fit, I did.

Raised Protesant, briefly born again Christian, Atheist for several years, non denominational spiritualist before finding my home, my religion, my true path, my search was over when I read the Quran.

Have been a Muslim for over ten years now and it was the best decision I ever made. It was what I had been searching for my whole life and did not know it till I read those glorious words of God.

Inshallah you follow your true path too...
?
2014-10-26 11:21:30 UTC
Pravoslavna
Yorkshire Lass
2014-10-26 09:49:00 UTC
The answer is simpe - Accept and follow Jesus, he was sent from Almighty God and has the power to transform your nature and your identity into become a cleansed, saved and adopted child of God.



The New Testament is the primary Book for the Christian.

Learn about Jesus in the 4 gospels. Ask him into your heart and life by confessing sin, and faith in his life, teachings, death and resurrection. Jesus is alive.

Read Acts - about the Holy Spirit empowering the first believers in Jesus (Yeshua)

Jesus is waiting to radically change your life, by the Holy Spirit, and fill you with Heavenly Love, Peace and Joy.
2014-10-26 04:15:38 UTC
believing in the Holy Trinity
2014-10-26 02:26:06 UTC
Ahhh, the one you actually practice in life? That's a good start.
2014-10-26 01:49:30 UTC
Just study and compare the religious book that is assigned for each religion and find out the gap in the understanding..like compare Bible and Quran and compare both. I guarantee you, that you will find your true path in the Quran. Just believe in Allah, he will showers his mercy on you.
2014-10-25 22:05:41 UTC
Follow the religion you like the most.
sego lily
2014-10-25 18:13:50 UTC
1 John 5:20King James Version (KJV)



20 And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.
Groove doctor
2014-10-25 15:04:00 UTC
The one with the best incentives. Isn't that obvious??
Jim
2014-10-25 13:33:45 UTC
ISLAM is the truth and Christianity is a brainwashed cult, Because the Catholic Church who wrote the fabricated bible is BABYLON the mother of whores in Rev. and all the different Churches that came from her are her child whore children!

The bible is part pagan mythology and that's why it's different from the Koran version of the Jesus story where Jesus is not a god, or son of god, and he does not die on the cross for he sins of man like in pagan mythology of Mithra. The god of Constantine who want only 1 religion to help unify the roman empire!



According to Professor John Crossan of Biblical Studies at DePaul University the Roman Emperor Constantine the Great (274-337 CE), who was the first Roman Emperor to convert to Christianity, needed a single canon to be agreed upon by the Christian leaders to help him unify the remains of the Roman Empire. Until this time the various Christian leaders could not decide which books would be considered "holy" and thus "the word of God" and which ones would be excluded and not considered the word of God.



jdstone.org/cr/files/mithraschristianit...



1) Hundreds of years before Jesus, according to the Mithraic religion, three Wise Men of Persia came to visit the baby savior-god Mithra, bring him gifts of gold, myrrh and frankincense.



2) Mithra was born on December 25 as told in the “Great Religions of the World”, page 330; “…it was the winter solstice celebrated by ancients as the birthday of Mithraism’s sun god”.



3) According to Mithraism, before Mithra died on a cross, he celebrated a “Last Supper with his twelve disciples, who represented the twelve signs of the zodiac.



4) After the death of Mithra, his body was laid to rest in a rock tomb.



5) Mithra had a celibate priesthood.



6) Mithra ascended into heaven during the spring (Passover) equinox (the time when the sun crosses the equator making night and day of equal length).

Babylon is Christianity! The Catholic Church is the mother, and all the different Churches that came from it are her child whores!



The Catholic Church wrote the Bible and it is the beginning of, or mother of Christianity.

Christianity is the pagan cult in Rev. 17:5 BABYLON the Mother of Whores.



Just common sense can tell you that Christianity is brainwash from the beginning.
2014-10-25 13:27:18 UTC
whatever your heart tells you
?
2014-10-25 12:45:05 UTC
http://contemplatingtruth.wordpress.com/breaktime/religions/
Suhael
2014-10-25 09:47:43 UTC
Islam is the only true religion If you want to find the GOD and is fastest growing religion with 1.7 billion followers around the world.



1. Say: He is Allah, the One and Only;



2. Allah, the Eternal, Absolute;



3. He begetteth not, nor is He begotten;



4. And there is none like unto Him.



there is no God but ALLAH. God sent down Prophets to different people at different time and they all came up with the same message That there is no GOD but ALLAH. Almighty God sent down Prophets like Adam, Moses, Jesus and the last one of them was Muhammad peace be upon them all they all came with the same message That "Worship non but ALLAH(God) and make no partners with him".

God sent down books to different Prophets..like "Gospel" to Jesus, "Torah" to Moses and the last book was revealed to Prophet Muhammad Peace be upon them. The previous book like Bible was changed by the People for their own benefits But Quran is the last book of God which was revealed to Prophet Muhammad peace bu upon him and is unchanged and is memorized by Millions of People around the word and is easy to memorize and is in the same language in which it was raveled. It was revealed in Arabic 1400 years ago therefore no body can change it beacuse people know it by the heart and this is a miracle of Quran . I will leave you with this website and video check it out.

whyislam.com

www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpSGWQ6EAgA



This is one chapter from Quran look what God says:-

Surah 88. The Overwhelming, The Pall



1. Has the story reached thee of the overwhelming (Event)?



2. Some faces, that Day, will be humiliated,



3. Labouring (hard), weary,-



4. The while they enter the Blazing Fire,-



5. The while they are given, to drink, of a boiling hot spring,



6. No food will there be for them but a bitter Dhari'



7. Which will neither nourish nor satisfy hunger.



8. (Other) faces that Day will be joyful,



9. Pleased with their striving,-



10. In a Garden on high,



11. Where they shall hear no (word) of vanity:



12. Therein will be a bubbling spring:



13. Therein will be Thrones (of dignity), raised on high,



14. Goblets placed (ready),



15. And cushions set in rows,



16. And rich carpets (all) spread out.



17. Do they not look at the Camels, how they are made?-



18. And at the Sky, how it is raised high?-



19. And at the Mountains, how they are fixed firm?-



20. And at the Earth, how it is spread out?



21. Therefore do thou give admonition, for thou art one to admonish.



22. Thou art not one to manage (men's) affairs.



23. But if any turn away and reject Allah,-



24. Allah will punish him with a mighty Punishment,



25. For to Us will be their return;



26. Then it will be for Us to call them to account.

For more Detail I will leave you with few site:-
?
2014-10-25 09:47:02 UTC
You believe God is real (I know he is). Why don't you ask him directly to lead you to where He wants you? Do not trust in the arm of flesh to lead you. Search religions and then go to your Lord and ask Him. Trust Him only and His Spirit will show you who to believe and where to go. The purpose of the Holy Ghost is to lead men to truth and to reveal it to them. He's the only one you should trust. He's the trump card. Once you hear from that sourest where truth is, you'll not ask for men's opinion.
Joseph
2014-10-25 09:43:52 UTC
Follow the religion that strive towards perfection and exercise love.

After this make sure that such a religion leads to heaven, just like Jesus had promised and 'made' the way for us all.
2014-10-25 08:17:37 UTC
Adwaita Vedanta and Buddhism.
Monica P
2014-10-25 06:13:14 UTC
skip religion talk to god directly

all his chosen people did
Patriot !
2014-10-25 03:10:49 UTC
STOP ! (In the Name of God...STOP !) God (YHVH) is NOT a "religious" god ! God is a Sovereign, Righteous, Loving and Just God and in as much has absolutely no need of ANY of mankind's finite religions ! Jesus clearly explained that "He was the Way" (not any foolish and finite "religion" !)



God is to be worshiped in "Spirit and in Truth" (not thru "religion")
Mr Humble
2014-10-25 02:23:56 UTC
If you really and truly believe in God, than why you think you need something called "Religion".
Khaled
2014-10-26 11:16:49 UTC
"If anyone desires a religion other than Islam (submission to Allah), never will it be accepted of him; and in the Hereafter He will be in the ranks of those who have lost (All spiritual good)." (Koran)
Khalil Ullah
2014-10-26 09:53:23 UTC
Follow Jesus. Christianity is a historical religion. Christianity is founded on relationship with God, being born again spiritually and transformed to holiness. Only Jesus died, defeated death, and rose again in the indestructible, glorified, resurrection body, and live forevermore. Would you follow a dead person or the living Person?



Please pray with all your heart to have eternal life:

Dear Lord Jesus Christ, I know that I am a sinner. I repent of all my sin. Please forgive me, Jesus. I open my heart for you. Please send the Holy Spirit into my heart to indwell me so that being born again spiritually, I will grow up with your new heart and mind to your holiness. Fill me with your agape love and power. I believe in You and You shall be my LORD from now on, and I will abide in your Word. Amen.



If you pray it with all your heart and mind, submitting yourself to Jesus as your Lord you are now a child of God. Let the sanctification/transformation of your heart begin from inside out for you to do His good works. Get water-baptized and read the Bible daily starting with the Gospel (New Testament) and the first 18 chapters of Genesis. Pray daily, and join a church that teaches the whole Bible, Join a small group in your church, and walk with God. Love the LORD your God with all of your heart, all your mind, and all your soul, and love your neighbors as yourself. Make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and teach them to obey everything Jesus has taught. Pray in Spirit, listening to the Holy Spirit in you as you pray and do.



Here is a link to salvation and other resources for Christian growth that I come upon:

http://jesus2020.com/
?
2014-10-26 09:05:40 UTC
The one that makes you feel at peace within yourself.
Perry
2014-10-26 07:47:26 UTC
If you believe in God, you should study ALL Abrahamic Religions in depth. Study Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Study them in depth, and look at the scientific evidence with all of them. Do not go to anti-Jew, anti-Christian, or anti-Muslim websites. Instead, look at the actual scriptures. Another thing that is VERY IMPORTANT! Do not, under ANY CIRCUMSTANCE ask rabbis, preachers, or Imams for them to explain what a verse means. They will ALWAYS have an opinion that is different from others. That is why there are so many denominations. Because they will always base their opinion on their own agenda. God did not make these verses only to be understood by Religious leaders. They were made to be understood by everyone. If a Rabbi or Preacher (an Imam will never say this because is it against Islam) tells you that it is not for you to understand and to let them explain, they are giving you ONLY their opinion that matches their agenda. Notice some Christians say its okay to drink alcohol, while others say it is a terrible sin? It is because people have their corrupt opinions that push you to their ways. Do not fall into this. Form your own opinion based on ACTUAL study. Study hard! God is waiting for you to find the right path!
Spiritual Philosopher
2014-10-26 06:53:57 UTC
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"No one can follow two masters.



Either you will hate the one and love the other,



or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other.



You cannot follow both "God" and 'Religion',simultaneously.



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2014-10-26 05:32:07 UTC
Follow in Hindu
shaik
2014-10-26 05:13:04 UTC
If you have belief in God then there is no problem to worship. You have to worship God only not jesus and someone els. The only one religion worships God(in arabic it means Allah) only is Islam(islam means submission to God). So, please read Quran and consult a Ulamah(scholar in islam) and convert to "SUBMISSION TO GOD". If you do not agree with this then show me another religion which is worshiping God only. You can't.
?
2014-10-25 23:01:37 UTC
There are a number of Biblical indicators which can answer this for you. Isaiah 8:20 (see Matthew 5:17, 18; and Romans 3:31); Micah 6:8; James 1:27; Matthew 4:4 (according to 2 Timothy 3:16 and 2 Peter 1:20, 21). Nearly all the Protestant Reformers correctly (by every indicator in the Scriptures, right down to the time prophecies and such) identified Rome as the beast, the papacy as antichrist, and the Roman Catholic Church as the great Whore of Babylon described in Revelation 17. But do you know that nearly 95% of the modern "Protestant" denominations have capitulated to Rome and accepted the Jesuit Counter-Reformation theology on prophecy since then. This is an abomination. The Reformers were historicists, which teaches us that the prophecies of Daniel and Revelation have been happening all throughout history. Very few accept this interpretation anymore due to Jesuit infiltration into their denominations. But how can you avoid the mark of the beast unless you correctly identify the beast? The Seventh-day Adventist Church is one of the smallest world-wide denominations (only 18 million members now), but they and the Roman Catholic Church are the only ones who have a presence in every nation on earth. Plus, we (SDAs) have more schools and hospitals than any other denomination other than the Catholics. We have the true gospel, and a prophet helped form our church. She wrote over 10 thousand pages of material for us at the end times, and is the most widely published woman author in human history, though she only had a 3rd grade education. Give us a serious consideration.
?
2014-10-25 18:55:22 UTC
whatever your heart tells you
?
2014-10-25 16:19:07 UTC
Follow in Hindu
Honest
2014-10-25 12:15:50 UTC
Turn away from damnation and follow the God on your heart.

Never enter temples other than the one that birth delivered.
?
2014-10-25 11:30:29 UTC
The one true religion, Jehovah's Witnesses.
?
2014-10-25 11:07:45 UTC
Follow what the Bible says. It is our roadmap to Heaven and the only way to live without condemmdation.
2014-10-25 10:53:06 UTC
Firstlz eliminate religions which were established bz individuals who onlz had their own personal interest in mind and covered it in platitudes and godforsaken "Divine" demands and regulations.

Then it is really on you to study and meditate. Te belief in one creator, GOD, is essential.
?
2014-10-25 10:43:53 UTC
Follow in Hindu
2014-10-25 05:43:14 UTC
Islam
Jay UU
2014-10-24 19:56:36 UTC
There is only one true faith. Jesus identified it when he said his followers would be no part of the world. It is Jehovahs Witnesses without a doubt.
?
2014-10-24 17:39:38 UTC
If analyze, there is only one Religion, Truth. It might have different names and languages but religion is one. So it is not a question of which religion to choose but whose teaching to follow. Had you have come in the time of Noah, you should have followed Noah. Had you have come in the era of Krishna, you should have followed his teachings. Had you have come in the period of Jesus Christ, you should have follow what he would teach. But, you have come in the period of the prophet Muhammad (MPUH). As such, logically, you should follow his teachings. They all taught pretty much the same things but since you have come after him, then he is your teacher. I am not telling to believe what I am telling you. Be intelligent and some research. Accept whatever is written above only if you want to do so from your heart.
?
2014-10-24 15:09:48 UTC
Ask yourself these questions and see who makes the criteria:

1.) What group of people follow Jesus' command to love their neighbor as well as themselves? (John 13:34 & 35)

2.) Who consider proclaiming the interests of God's Kingdom as a priority in their lives, and show it? (Matt.6:33)

3.) Who go out and preach to/teach others about the Bible and it's promises for the future? (Matt.28:19 & 20)

4.) Who gather together with others of like faith on a regular basis? (Heb.10:24 & 25)



Whoever follows that criteria the closest is the true religion according to Biblical standards.
musa
2014-10-24 14:10:37 UTC
This guy says the Bible led him to Islam, and the irony is that he was a Christian Youth Minister before:



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYMKQKSV0bY





And this lady says Jesus lead her to Islam, and the irony is that she was a 'preist' before:



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83c535Rpdhk
?
2014-10-26 18:08:09 UTC
Jesus, the Son of God, the Messiah, said that he "will know his true followers if you have love amongst yourselves."
ROBERT P
2014-10-26 02:55:55 UTC
All religions are the true religion to the people who follow them.
?
2014-10-24 22:58:04 UTC
Religion is a bunch of manmade traditions. Religion in our days is a social gathering. To make religion more appealing and sounding like a spiritual thing - they put someone's doctrine, philosophy, way of thinking as a "ground rule" and then add a whole lot of rules, regulations, laws and by laws. That's religion. If you are looking for something spiritual - that's a broad spectrum. If you are looking for eternal assurance, total expectance, love, forgiveness and no condemnation- that would be Jesus! Jesus has a Father and would live in your heart through the Holy Spirit. Jesus is the only Lord and Savior who saves you, and upon you asking Him into your heart, will teach (will lead you onto all thruth) you everything you need to know in this life. No other religion can guarantee salvation as Jesus does. No religion can claim that they died for someone's sins and paid off their debts...Jesus is the Way!
2014-10-24 18:19:15 UTC
since God never changes......................and the bible has dozens of BUZZ words in it...when you find the modern church with all the Buzz words of the bible...you have arrived.



living prophets

temples

the sealing power

the abrahamic covenant

revelation

tithing

who is that modern day church?...................rev 13

" and here is the paitience of the SAINTS.....when you find the church which calls his members SAINTS.....you have arrived
?
2014-10-24 17:28:56 UTC
as long as you follow you never reach till the seventh re legion as reverse is love as eternal life
Johnny
2014-10-24 09:49:25 UTC
The John Frum movement. Since the bible, quran and whatever their names are contains so much errors.
2014-10-25 16:09:24 UTC
Hello good evening I am Brazilian, and my doctrine is Catholic, I feel fine within the Catholic Church. True religion is one that follows the Ten Commandments of Jesus that is: "Thou shalt not kill," "Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor" "Amarte thy neighbor" "Judge not lest he be judged."
2014-10-24 09:43:55 UTC
Start by asking yourself why you believe there's a "god". Is a god essential? Why?
2014-10-24 09:59:27 UTC
This link answers it quite nicely.



With all of the different religions, how can I know which one is correct?

http://www.gotquestions.org/correct-religion.html
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2014-10-24 09:57:41 UTC
Finnish Paganism.



Don't ask why.
bonzo the tap dancing chimp
2014-10-24 09:49:08 UTC
no such thing as the true religion - they are all without exceptions man-made inventions
Jem A'dar
2014-10-26 18:22:11 UTC
Stay away from the Mormon church. They are defending Murderers to protect their false religion.
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2014-10-24 09:49:53 UTC
Odin is the only one who gives us any evidence of his existence.
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2014-10-24 23:44:46 UTC
Far better to have a relationship with Jesus.

Then, let Him direct you
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2014-10-26 11:56:03 UTC
MY CHURCH is the only true one . Click on my answers for evidence .
2014-10-24 09:45:14 UTC
- Judaism : pure monotheism for Jews



- Christianity : pagan monotheism for all



- Islam : pure monotheism for all



For one who believes in one God, the choice isn't so difficult
ssrvj
2014-10-25 18:59:30 UTC
ADVAITHA VEDHANTHA IS THE (MOST) BEST RELIGION FOR ANY SANE AND "INTELLIGENT" PERSON.CAN PRACTICE.



PROF.ALFRED NORTH WHITEHEAD:-(BRITISH PHILOSOPHER)



"VEDHANTHA IS THE MOST IMPRESSIVE METAPHYSICS THE HUMAN MIND HAS CONCEIVED"
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2014-10-24 10:33:11 UTC
make your own up - the tax breaks are better and your just as likely to be right
2014-10-24 09:57:01 UTC
do some research - for me Jesus is the only way but its best if you come to your own conclusion
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2014-10-24 14:31:26 UTC
None.Turn atheist.
2014-10-24 09:54:23 UTC
the one that is reasonable and makes sense
Vinegar Taster
2014-10-25 10:25:44 UTC
Taoism . They make you think for yourself...
2014-11-01 12:27:35 UTC
Non.e
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2014-10-31 08:56:02 UTC
Non.e
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2014-10-31 03:45:09 UTC
Non.e
2014-10-29 10:20:33 UTC
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2014-10-29 08:39:49 UTC
Non.e
2014-10-28 19:35:36 UTC
Non.e
2014-10-28 15:32:44 UTC
Non.e
2014-10-27 05:57:59 UTC
Non.e
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2014-10-26 22:40:14 UTC
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2014-10-26 19:55:16 UTC
The word 'ISLAM' came from the Arabic word 'Salam' and Aramaic 'Selam' which means 'Peace'. It also means Submission. The word 'Islam' means Submission (your will) to ONE God. So the basic principle of Islam is propagade that there is only ONE God. Then those who are part of this Religion are known as Muslims. Muslims means 'The one who Submit to One God or Worship One God.' Jesus Christ who is known as Son of God among Christians was also a Muslim because he worship one God.



Islam isn't the new religion brought by Prophet Muhammad (the final Prophet Jesus promised in Gospel of John as Comforter). It was the same Religion of all Prophets from Adam to Noah to Abraham to Isaac, Ishmael, Moses, David, Solomon, Jesus, John etc. Islam has basically five pillars.



1. Faith (in One God)



2. Prayer (5 times a day)



3. Fasting (for 30 days in a year)



4. Alm Giving (Charity to poor)



5. Pilgrimage (Depend on Finance and Health)



The first pillar of Islam is WORSHIPPING ONE GOD and that's the mainthing. According to Bible and the Qur'an (scripture of Islam) God is ONE and he doesn't like anyone to associate partners with him. Second in Christianity Jesus has taken in some sects and dominations as GOD. Which is not true, because Jesus never claimed to be God, he was the Creation of God. God cannot be born of womb of Woman, he cannot eat, go for the toilet, tempted by Devil and Die.



According to Islam Jesus wasn't crucified on the Cross instead he escaped death by skin of his teeth and he will testify it in his second coming. He will preach Islam after his return and unite Muslims and Christians in the shadow of Islam.



In Islam you have Faith and Proves that you're the right way, Quran came since 1400 years ago in arabic and all the non muslims '' historians, priests, rabbis, and so on....." admits that Quran has never been changed with the original language "Arabic" which spoken by about 280 million person and there are millions of Muslims worldwide have memorised the holy Quran, how many christians memorised the bible ?? Now if we throw all the bibles, Torahs, and all the hindu and the buddhist scriptures and we throw all the Quran (i mean all the books) in the ocean the Quran is the only one that in a matter in a day or two would be brought right back because it has been memorized from cover to cover.



Since 1400 yrs the Quran challenge all the non believers to find a single mistake in it or to bring a small chapter like it but no one did it. God put in the Quran many scientific and historical facts which some of it discovered only in our age with the super powerful telescopes and microscopes and the other inventions, like the Big Bang Theory - the creation of mankind - The Expanding Universe - Pharaoh's Body - The Rotating Universe - Geology - Hydrology - Oceanogr - and more ...



We all know The Big Bang Theory!! Well It is mentioned in the Quran:



“He (God) is the Originator of the heavens and the earth…” (Quran 6:101)



“Is not He who created the heavens and the earth Able to create the likes of them? Yes; and He is the Knowing Creator. His command is only when He intends a thing that He says to it, ‘Be,’ and it is.” (Quran 36:81-82)



The above verses prove that the universe had a beginning, that God was behind its creation, and all that God needs to do inorder to create is to say “Be,” and it is. Could this be an explanation as to what triggered off the explosion that brought about the beginning of the universe?



The Quran also mentions:



“Have those who disbelieved not considered that the heavens and the earth were a joined entity, then We separated them, and made from water every living thing?Then will they not believe?”(Quran 21:30)



The Quran mentioned it 1400 years ago and if you noticed there is another miracle in last verse: ''and made from water every living thing''



This is what we have discovered in our day of super powerful microscopes, that every living thing is made of water, isn't it the truth?



recently discovered using Advanced Audio Technology that Ants do indeed talk to each others as the Holy Quran Stated 1400 ago



"At length, when they came to a (lowly) valley of ants, one of the ants said: "O ye ants, get into your habitations, lest Solomon and his hosts break you (under foot) without knowing it. (The Noble Quran, 27:18)"





God tells the people who reject his message that when they are in Hell and their skins are burnt off (so they can’t feel any pain), he will give them new skins so that they continue to feel the pain.



The Quran makes it clear that pain is dependent upon on the skin. The discovery of pain receptors in the skin is a fairly recent discovery for Biology. For a long time it was thought that the sense of feeling and pain was dependent on the brain. However it has been discovered that there are pain receptors present in the skin[18].Without these pain receptors,a person wouldn't be able to feel pain.

Consider the following verse on pain



We shall send those who reject Our revelations to the (Hell) Fire. When their skins have been burned away,We shall replace them with new ones so that they may continue to feel the pain:God is Almighty,All-Wise. [4:56]



Iron is not natural to the earth. It did not form on the earth but came down to earth from outer space. This may sound strange but it’s true. Scientists have found that billions of years ago the earth was stuck by meteorites. These meteorites were carrying Iron from distant stars which had exploded [5].



The Quran says the following on the origin of Iron:



We sent down Iron with its great inherent strength and its many benefits for humankind [57:25]



God uses the words ‘sent down’ for Iron. It is clear from the verse that Iron is not an earthly material, but was sent down for the benefit of humanity. The fact that Iron came down to earth from outer space, is something which could not be known by the primitive science of the 7th century.



The Quran draws our attention to a very important characteristic of mountains:



Did We not make the earth a resting place? And the mountains as stakes? [78:6-7]



The Quran indicates that mountains have deep roots by using the word stakes to describe them. In fact mountains do have deep roots [7], and the word stakes is an accurate description for them.



A book titled ‘Earth’ by Geophysicist Frank Press explains that mountains are like stakes, and are buried deep under the surface of the earth [8].Mount Everest (pictured below), the height of which is approximately 9 km above ground, has a root deeper than 125 km.



The fact that mountains have deep ‘stake’ like roots was not known, until after the development of the theory of plate tectonics in the beginning of the 20th century [9].



For centuries it was thought that the frontal part of the human brain handled vision (simply because it is near the eyes). Today we know that this part does not handle vision. The part that handles vision turned out to be at the rear of the brain (enlarge image). The front part of the brain is called the prefrontal vortex and is responsible for concocting lies: Pathological liars have more prefrontal white matter.



"A lying sinful forehead." [Quran 96.16]



The Quran says that disbelievers will be dragged from there liar forehead, that is, the part where they concoct lies is at the forehead. How could an illiterate man who lived 1400 years ago have known that the front part of the brain handles lies?





We all know that The Prophet Muhammad was illiterate, SO how could an Illiterate man who lived in the Desert more than 1400 years ago know these kind of Informations ???



the bible says (Isaiah 29:12)



''And the book is delivered to him that is not learned, saying, Read this, I pray thee: and he saith, I am not learned.''



Mohammed (pbuh) in the only prophet when being given the message of God says ''im not learned''



The Quran is not a book of science, but that it is consistent with science. There are scientific and historical facts found in the Quran which were unknown to the people at the time, and have only been discovered recently by contempory science. And that for many reasons and to prove that The Quran is the word of God is one of them



And still there are so many miracles that can convince any scientist or historian, atheist, logical person or whatever and that's prove that Quran sent from The Real God for all human being
moff
2014-10-26 21:06:43 UTC
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrAekFI2RNQ
2014-10-24 15:16:40 UTC
Try this:

http://www.bahai.org.uk/
2014-10-27 06:17:06 UTC
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2014-10-26 19:06:37 UTC
Christian
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2014-10-26 22:30:00 UTC
Christian
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2014-11-02 06:51:20 UTC
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2014-10-30 22:13:23 UTC
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2014-10-28 00:11:01 UTC
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2014-10-24 13:11:35 UTC
Which Christian Church has the Priesthood Authority to act for God?

When Christ was on the earth He set up His Church, with apostles and prophets as its foundation. “And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;” Eph 2:20.

“And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;

For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;” Eph 4:11-14 Note that foundation of the Church was for “the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ” and that they should be there until “we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God… That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine.” Christ chose His twelve apostles, Luke 6:13, and said, “Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you. ..” John 15:16. Christ chose twelve and gave them power to act in His name, they did not go to school to get a degree, or decide to go into the ministry own their own, but were call of God and sent out by Christ to teach. Heb 5:4-5, Rom 10:15. When Judas killed himself, the eleven met together and choose another to be ordained to keep a foundation of twelve. Acts 1:24-26 When Paul saw Christ on the road to Damascus, Christ did not give him authority or ordain him as an apostle, but told him those with authority would tell him what to do. Act 9:6, 17-18. Others of the twelve either died or were killed because Paul and Barnabas were later ordained apostles. Acts 13:2-3, 14:14 Note that each time someone is called and ordained to an office in the Priesthood it is done by the laying on of hands by one that has the authority. Acts 6:5-6, 8:17-19, “Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.” 1 Tim 4:14, 2 Tim 1:6. And the scriptures are clear that one must be ordained and given authority of God to act for God. Acts 19:13-17

Which Church has twelve apostles as the foundation, apostles that have priesthood authority that can be traced by the laying on of hands by those having authority all the way back to Jesus Christ?

Catholics claim that the first Pope was Peter and that Christ gave the authority to him, and that authority has been passed down from Pope to Pope until today. Matt 16:18. But there is no real history of any Popes before 300 years after Peter. Protestants claim that the Catholics went astray and were teaching false teachings not agreeing with the Bible, so they broke away from the Catholics. If the Catholics were wrong and did not have the authority to act for God. The Protestants could not get the priesthood authority from the Catholics if they did not have it and if Catholics did have authority they would not give it to a Church that broke away from them. Some Protestants claim that they have a line of authority outside of the Catholics, but none can show a history of an unbroken line of laying on of hands by those having authority.

So which Church has the Priesthood authority of God and a foundation of twelve apostles? There are many verses in the Bible that tell that there would be an apostasy or falling away from the faith that the Apostles taught. Thess 2:3,“Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition;” Matt 21:43, 23:34-39, Mark 13:13, John 15:18,20, 16:2, Acts 20:29-30, Rom 16:17, 1 Cor 1:10-13, 2 Cor 11:3-4, 13-15, Gal 1:6-7, Col 2:8, Thess 2:2-12, 2 Tim 1:15, 3:1-7, 4:3-4, 1 John 2:18-19, 3 John 1:9-10, 2 Peter 2:1-3, Jude 1:4-5, 18, Rev 2:2,, 3:16, Amos 8:11-12. And many have gone from listen to prophets of God and have trusted in the doctrines of man like the creeds that came from a committee of men chaired by a Pagan and not from a prophet of God. “Thus saith the Lord; Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the Lord.” Jeremiah 17:5. If God were do give us strong doctrine like the Trinity it would be given to us by a Prophet of God, “Surely the Lord God will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.” Amos 3:7

God said that He would restore all things, His Church and the Priesthood authority. “Whom the heaven must receive until the times of restitution of all things, which God hath spoken by the mouth of all his holy prophets since the world began.” Acts 3:19-21, Matt 17:11, Rev 14:6, Daniel 2:44, Isaiah 2:2. 29:13-14, Mal 3:1, 5.



Christ has restored His Church and Priesthood in these the last days. The resurrected John the Baptist returned and by the laying on of hands restored the Aaronic Priesthood. Peter, James and John came down from heaven and restored the Melchizedek Priesthood by the laying on of hands. Twelve apostles were chosen by Christ and the Church was again restored to the earth on April 6, 1830. As in the Church during Christ day the restored Church has apostles and prophets as its foundation and other officers as were in His Church, “For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;”

Every member of His Church that holds the Priesthood of God can trace his Priesthood authority from the one that laid hands on him all the way back to Jesus Christ.

The Church of JESUS CHURCH of Latter-Day Saints is the restored Church of Jesus Christ in these latter days and has twelve Apostles as its foundation and through revelation to our Prophet, Jesus Christ guides the Church as the Chief Corner Stone.

I know of no other Church that has the Priesthood authority of God, with a foundation of apostles and prophets, and led by revelation from Jesus Christ, or that has such claims.


This content was originally posted on Y! Answers, a Q&A website that shut down in 2021.
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